Job Description
Vacancy: Manager Procurement
Job Purpose: The main purpose of this role will be to manage and co-ordinate Procurement functions to ensure efficient and effective sourcing and delivery of goods, services and works within the confines of the Corporation’s procurement regulations.
Procurement Manager will be also responsible for managing vendors and suppliers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Developing the department’s work plan and budget and ensure adherence to set limits and targets.
Develop, lead and execute procurement strategies.
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Develop negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
Assess, manage and mitigate risks.
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
Skills / Competencies
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
Outstanding negotiation and networking skills
Working experience of vendor management software
Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions
Strong leadership capabilities
Highly proficient in Microsoft suite
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelors degree in supply chain management, logistics or business related field
Professional qualifications in Procurement (CIPS) and hold valid membership with recognized professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies and the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
They should have at least 5 years’ experience in Purchasing and Supplies, two of which must have been at management level.
How to Apply
Qualified Candidates to forward their Resumes to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke
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